Failure is not an Option!

As we begin a new year, it's natural to reflect on the ways we hope to grow and improve. Many of us tend to focus on what we didn’t achieve or what fell short in the previous year, particularly in our professional lives as educators. It’s easy to look back and dwell on what we didn’t accomplish, but it’s important to remember that growth often comes from these very moments.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore the concept of "failing forward." This means learning to view our setbacks not as failures, but as valuable opportunities for growth. We’ll discuss how we can turn challenges into steppingstones that propel us toward a more effective, rewarding future as educators. Keep in mind, some of our toughest experiences are often the ones that teach us the most and set us up for greater success down the road.

Deidre Harris